Angel
Angel is derived from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'messenger of God.' While traditionally used for boys in English-speaking countries, it has become increasingly popular as a feminine name, especially in Spanish-speaking cultures where it's often spelled Ángel for boys and used as-is for girls.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 529. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,478
- 2012: 1,408
- 2013: 1,228
- 2014: 1,202
- 2015: 1,123
- 2016: 1,018
- 2017: 931
- 2018: 855
- 2019: 787
- 2020: 704
- 2021: 651
- 2022: 608
- 2023: 589
- 2024: 621
- 2025: 551
- 2026 (projected): 529
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Has strong spiritual and religious associations
- •Works well in both English and Spanish-speaking cultures
- •May be perceived as a unisex name in some regions
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Statistics
100,288
Total births since 1880
2002
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